A regional center, the Amarillo Speech, Hearing and Language Center was established in 1959 to meet all needs of people with communicaton disorders and hearing impairments. The Center offers comprehensive and specialized methodology and technology in diagnostic and therapeutic services in speech/language pathology and audiology. The staff includes certified and licensed speech language pathologists and audiologists. The Panhandle Council for the Deaf provides BEI certified interpreters for clients with hearing impairments. The Council also provides an equipment demonstration room, information and referral services, advocacy, and a pre-school literacy program for children with hearing problems.